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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Seeking Photos of 4-H Clubs and Members
Families and club leaders are encouraged to take photos throughout the year of meetings (virtual or in‑person), community service projects and youth working on projects. You may find these photos valuable for your own use. Lancaster County 4‑H would like to use ... Continue reading…
County and State Achievement Applications; Senior Applications for State Due Dec. 26
The deadline for state-level senior Nebraska 4-H Achievement Applications is Sunday, Jan. 5. Senior applicants need to submit applications early to lancaster4H@unl.edu by Thursday, Dec. 26 ... Continue reading…
Cat Show, Jan. 11
This Cat Show will be the purrrrfect opportunity to learn and practice showing your cat in 4‑H. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln in the Lancaster County Farm Bureau Room (by the Extension 4‑H office and South Hall). Continue reading…
Join the Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort for 2025
The Nebraska 4‑H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders in Nebraska. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4‑H swine projects ... Continue reading…
Table Setting Contest Holiday Theme Announced — Handout Now Online
In the past, the 4‑H Table Setting contest has offered four table theme categories of Birthday, Casual, Formal and Picnic. For the 2025 Super Fair, the "Birthday" category of the 4‑H Table Setting contest has been changed to "Holiday." Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Nebraska Young Artist Awards; Submissions due Dec. 15
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film or emerging media. Continue reading…
Omaha Fashion Week Opportunity for 4-H Sewers
Nebraska 4‑H is excited to participate in the 2025 Omaha Fashion Week Student Night! 4‑H members ages 8‑18 are invited to apply for the 4‑H Collection to be shown at the Omaha Design Center on February 26, 2025. Sewn garments must have been exhibited at the County Fair ... Continue reading…
4 on the Floor Dog Club
The 4 On the Floor dog 4-H club for youth ages 9–18 will restart on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the Sandhills Global Event Center – 4‑H office located by the South Hall. Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6:15 p.m. and last about an hour. Summer schedule (after May) to be determined. Continue reading…
4-H Awards and Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Continue reading…
Pillow Sewing Workshop Jan. 25; Register by Jan. 9
4‑H youth ages 8 & up are invited to learn beginning sewing skills while constructing a pillow at the 4‑H Pillow Party sewing workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. until about noon at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
CASNR Changemaker Scholarship Open to High School and College Students! Applications Open Dec. 1
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln encourages students to pursue their passions and cultivate their talents to make their mark on the world. They have created the CASNR Change Maker Scholarship Competition to nurture ... Continue reading…
$2,000 Scholarship for Freshman Women Seeking Higher Education in Agriculture
The Nebraska Women Involved in Farm Economics (NE WIFE) is pleased to offer the Cynthia Thomsen Scholarship. Nebraska WIFE is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving profitability in production agriculture. The Cynthia Thomsen scholarship is a one‑year $2000 scholarship ... Continue reading…
It's Time for Members and Leaders to Re-Enroll in 4-H!
The 4-H year is Oct. 1–Sept. 30. Since it is a new 4‑H year, all 4‑H members and volunteers must re‑enroll for 2024–2025. Continue reading…
Meet the 2024–25 4-H Teen Council
The Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council is a leadership organization for youth in grades 7–12. Members are involved in several leadership activities and community service projects such as donating hygiene kits to the People’s City Mission (shown in the photo). Continue reading…
Meet the 2024–25 4-H Council
The Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, helps determine long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. 4-H Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Extension Educator Tracy Anderson is the staff liaison. Continue reading…
Horse Awards Results and Photos Online
2024 Lancaster County 4‑H Horse Awards Night results are now posted at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse-awards-24.
Photos are on Flickr at https://flickr.com/photos/unlextlanco/albums/72177720321567707.
Missed the 2024 Fall Leader Training? Watch the Recording Online!
A video recording of the Lancaster County 4‑H Fall Leader Training, hosted in person and virtually on Oct. 30, is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. The theme was "You Are a Builder," and featured information about club organization ... Continue reading…
Super Fair 2025 Dates
Save the dates! The 2025 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, July 31–Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Sandhills Global Event Center. 4‑H/FFA exhibits and events will be Thursday, July 31–Sunday, Aug. 3. 4‑H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, July 30–Sunday, Aug. 3.
Originally published December 6, 2024 -
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